head of production salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 97 346

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How much does a head of production earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time head of production earns an average gross salary of CHF 97 346 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 360 to CHF 200 000, based on 2 343 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 68 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 85 033
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 100 434
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 100 584
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 107 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 107 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 97 307

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of production relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 91 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 106 009 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 110
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 333
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 009
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 97 311
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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of production have changed over time.

In 2014-2016, the annual average salary was CHF 98 900. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 793 per year.

Salary trend

head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 900
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 269
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 404
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 793
Average salary CHF 97 315

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of production is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 annually. Followed by Legal / Business advice and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of production, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 130 0001 job
  2. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 115 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 110 25534 jobs
  4. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 105 0003 jobs
  5. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 105 0004 jobs
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 105 0009 jobs
  7. Consulting various
    CHF 104 450Set up Job Alert
  8. Industry various
    CHF 101 26738 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 100 0003 jobs
  10. Health care / Social services
    CHF 100 0006 jobs

Salary by cantons for head of production

The top two high-paying cantons for head of production are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

head of production

CHF 97 314

average salary

Salary by canton

head of production

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 99 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 136 000
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 70 000
Berne average salary CHF 100 065
Basel Land average salary CHF 104 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 119 250
Fribourg average salary CHF 98 200
Geneva average salary CHF 89 400
Glarus average salary CHF 95 000
Grisons average salary CHF 88 400
Jura average salary CHF 92 500
Lucerne average salary CHF 97 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 104 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 101 250
Obwalden average salary CHF 93 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 92 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 115 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 100 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 100 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 91 318
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 85 000
Vaud average salary CHF 96 730
Valais average salary CHF 93 767
Zug average salary CHF 101 581
Zurich average salary CHF 100 500
Average salary CHF 97 314